-Performs routine preventive and reactive maintenance on the greenhouses and related equipment.
-Cleans and sanitizes evaporative cooling pads and systems components.
-Troubleshoots and performs basic and routine repairs and maintenance to fans and pumps such as exchanging belts, tightening belts and changing pumps.
-Greases and lubricates greenhouse equipment such as curtain racks, drives, ridge vents and pad vents.
-Installs and removes shade clothes.
-Performs general repairs and installs new equipment.
-Operates vehicles and farm machinery.
Greenhouse Controls and Operations
Learns and performs basic and routine greenhouse controller functions and greenhouse operations.
Assists in monitoring greenhouse performance and issues.
Makes simple programing changes to the greenhouse controllers.
Use of spreadsheets and/or word processor for record keeping.
IPM, Pesticides and Hygiene
Pest and disease monitoring and identification. Make recommendations for pesticide applications.
Maintain a pesticide applicators license: Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and disinfectants.
Maintain records, SDS, and inventory of chemicals.
Assists with Environmental Health and Safety tasks related to hazardous waste storage.
Specialized Projects & Organic Field
Assists center programs on an as needed basis.
Performs duties related to specialized projects.
Assists with irrigation installation, repair (greenhouse and field) as needed.
Operates vehicles and farm machinery in performance of duties.
Prepares and cultivates the organic field, plant cover crops and mow down.
Maintains records for organic field activity and assists with on-going organic certification.
Performs basic and routine maintenance on HVAC equipment as needed.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Other Duties as Assigned
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License within 3-6 months of hire. The individual in this position must complete pesticide license 3b.
Valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 45 days of employment.
Ability to climb and use a ladder or other aerial equipment in a safe manner.
Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and other equipment used in facilities and greenhouse maintenance.
Experience working in a greenhouse environment.
Ability to operate vehicles and farm machinery.
Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) and work collaboratively with supervisors and center staff.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as agriculture, biology, or another related field.
Two years of experience in horticulture, agriculture and/or facilities maintenance with pesticide experience.
Familiarity with HVAC equipment, specifically air handlers and variable frequency drives.
Greenhouse controls experience.
Other Requirements:
Ability to use a ladder, work in harsh environmental conditions, dexterity to operate hand and power tools.
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Job Title
Facilities Coordinator I
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Dallas
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Dallas, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
The Facilities Coordinator I position is responsible for performing routine preventative and reactive maintenance in the various protected environments, including greenhouses, shade structures, hoophouses, growth chambers, growtainers and/or other equipment or facilities related to the protected environments, and other campus facilities/equipment. This position is expected to learn basic and routine greenhouse controls and operations and be able to assist in monitoring and programing simple changes. Performs other tasks related to general facilities and operations at the center. Assists center programs with specialized projects on a needed basis.
Tamus · Dallas, TX